About Me

Welcome to the new, and improved version of Heaven in Belgium.
I am Jientje. "Jientje", like the boys name Gene, followed by "chu"? "Gene-chu", that's how you pronounce my name.
Yes!!!!That's it!! So now you know huh?
I am an addicted blogger.
I was born and raised and am still living in Belgium. Yeah, the "this-is- Tuesday-so-this-must-be-Brussels" kind of Belgium .. There, you see? Maybe you couldn't find it on the map, but at least I'm trying to change that a little by sharing lots of pictures.
I really love to cook and create new things, like this blog for instance.
I am a mother, not a grandmother,I don't know if I'll ever be, but I'll let you know in due time! Oh and um ... I am a wife too!
They say I'm a traveler, and a photographer. Well that's just what they say, I love to make pictures, but I am far from professional ...
If my English is not perfect, that would be because it's my second language. I do hope you'll forgive me any possible misspellings or strange vocabulary ...
Now, as a result of all of the above,
I get way too little sleep and my days are always much too short!

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Friday’s Fave Five, Family …

Another week has gone by, the month of March is almost over… I can never believe how quickly time flies! Friday again, time to list some of the favorite things of this past week.

1. New clothes. I went shopping for some new clothes last week and bought some new things in lovely Spring colors. 2. Little surprise gifts from my husband. When he comes home, holding his hands behind his back with that little twinkle in his eye, I can be sure he has a little surprise gift for me. It happened three times (!!!) this week! This time he got me the butterfly and the dragon fly garden decorations and a peony tree for the patio. I’m such a spoiled brat! 3. A two hour photo walk in Bruges, 4. and a visit with my parents. My parents and my family all live in Bruges and the distance between us can be hard. You just don’t pop over for coffee anytime you want to. But this week I could, and I was able to surprise them with my visit. We had a lovely afternoon together. 5. My patio has really burst into color this week. Some of the daffodils are blooming for the second time, I had no idea this was possible!

23 comments:

ooh I love little surprises! My mum has been in wintering in a southern state for the past 6 weeks so I haven't been able to see her. She is coming home next week and I'll be glad. I miss being able to pop in on her.

Wow - I tend to say that more and more with your photos! All so interesting to look at from the buildings to the colourful patio plants and ornaments to that gorgeous graceful swan - wow ! Such a lovely hubby you have with his surprise gifts! Family get-togethers are so special, aren't they - especially with your mum and dad :)

What lovely Faves this week Jientje! I love the fact that your husband brings you surprises. I hope that never ends!! How wonderful that you could visit with your parents. Love all the photos as usual. Have a wonderful weekend.

Shopping for new clothes can be great fun (sometimes!) I always like the idea in theory. But the actual searching and hunting begins to wear on me! Nevertheless - when you find something that you love - it's absolutely awesome!

LOVE the colors. What a beautiful patio to relax and enjoy yourself in!

Awww.... I love it! Especially when you are happy, makes me smile! I love that you had time with your family..... that's precious! Your husband is a sweetie!! I love he photos, I think we should take a cruise on that big hulk of beauty they call a ship!!!!!Have a great weekend!Hugs,Margaret B